Vet Group Responds to Proposed PTSD Gun Limits
” The Disabled American Veterans has written a letter to Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., because of a recent statement she made that post-traumatic stress disorder “is a new phenomenon” and should be a factor in whether a veteran is allowed to own a gun.
In a nearly 900-word letter DAV Executive Director Barry A. Jesinoski said Feinstein’s comments are not accurate and only perpetuate a popular falsehood linking PTSD and violence.
“We ask that you clarify your statement to reassure people that you hold no such bias toward veterans or military service members,” he said.
“We do not believe an assumption should be made based on anecdotal evidence that an individual diagnosed with PTSD should automatically be considered incapable of governing one’s anger and thoughts of violence,” he wrote. “This kind of assumption fosters the social stigma and discrimination that challenges individuals in their efforts towards mental health rehabilitation and recovery.” “
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Feinstein enjoys Freedom and her position in government but vilifies veterans as expressed in her bill which includes language to exclude anyone that has prior military service from either purchasing or possessing a firearm. Then, why should people enlist if there will only an attitude and conduct of alleged leadership of government to nullify constitutional rights once service is honorably rendered and status of veteran is conveyed?
http://www.redstate.com/2013/03/08/dianne-feinstein-fool-california-ptsd/?=0
redstate.com 03/08/2013
“Feinstein says a veteran may be mentally ill and should be prevented from purchasing firearms.”